I agree, but I just think that doesn't preclude some healthy gratitude for the luxery and freedom we are enjoying these days. A freedom many, many people gave - and continue to give - their lives for and not just in war.

Can't we do both? Appreciate the progress we made, "we don't have it as bad as the last guy", and also looking towards improving even that? Wholesale dismissal of the entire edifice is IMO not the way though.